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On Tue, 3 Dec 1996, Arthur Berman wrote:
> Just an alternative view: I have always felt put upon that the anthem is
> played before games, why are they any different from a movie? I think, by
> and large, that nationalism is responsible for more negative than positive
> feelings, emotions, and actions.
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> I stand out of respect for others (during the Vietnam period--and when I
> was younger and more obstinate I would not even stand). My hat still
> remains on my head. Occasionally someone will comment, and as far as I'm
> concerned they can deal with it.
I can certainly agree with all this. I'd add that, if they're can be
anything patriotic about a song in the first place, it's compromised
by playing it at events with no relevance far more than any individual
could do.
In a sense, the anthem is being used as an icon of the state religion.
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